Sunflowers

For 8 years, Sunflowers has been a sanctuary for children and young people across Israel, when they have been going through bereavement or have been orphaned. Since its creation, the organisation has been a shining beacon of hope for these children, providing them with the support and resources required to help them cope with their grief and regain their strength.

All orphaned children are very vulnerable. Research shows that they are at greater risk of addiction, dropping out of school and even prostitution. The children who became orphans on October 7 were also deprived of the chance to say goodbye to their parents and often lost them in horrific circumstances. Their trauma has many layers.

Sunflowers’ goal is to open five new centres in the south of Israel for 150 orphans who have lost their parent/s in the current war. The focus will be on Ashkelon, Ofakim, Sderot and the Gaza envelope, in addition to a Negev Bedouin community in Rahat as these communities were among the worst affected by the events of October 7.